NAPLAN RESULTS 2026

We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their dedication to their learning in all areas of the curriculum. In the case of Literacy and Numeracy we have much to celebrate. We have strong and dedicated leadership teams across Mathematics, Literacy, Wellbeing and Specialist Areas. Other staff members lead our year levels and departments through Professional Learning Communities. Our students are showing a strong commitment to their learning and we see this improvement every day.

But you don’t have to take my word for it, please consider our results comparative to Network, Similar and all schools across the state.

It’s a great illustration of the work committed by our dedicated staff and students. It is also through the hard work and support of our parents that we are doing so well.

NAPLAN Relative Growth 2026. Percentage Medium/ High Growth compared with Similar and Network Schools Year 3 2024 - Year 5 2026
	Warrnambool PS	Similar Schools	Network	All Vic Schools
Reading	70%	69%	69%	72%
Writing	76%	61%	61%	70%
Spelling	79%	72%	66%	74%
Numeracy	67%	67%	67%	70%
Grammar & Punctuation	76%	69%	71%	74%

100 DAYS OF FOUNDATION

One hundred days, hip hip hooray! We've learned and laughed in every way. We learned to read, to write, to count, And climbed each little learning mount. We've made new friends and had such fun, We've grown so much since day one! One hundred days, we're proud to say, We're growing smarter every day!

This week the Foundation students celebrated their 100th Day of Foundation. We are so proud of their learning journey and how incredibly far they have come with their learning and independence. They certainly are 100 Days Brighter and had a fabulous time celebrating!

Thank you to Jacqui Matters, Julie Giblin, Tayla and Ella for making their day so special.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Thankyou to all parents and staff for attending Parent Teacher Interviews last week. Conferences such as these are vital in maintaining the link between school and families regarding the progress of your children.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE - THE LITTLE MERMAID - TICKETS!

We are thrilled to announce our school performance is back with the production of, The Little Mermaid!

Join us on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 as our talented students bring this classic tale to life with music, colour, and adventure.

There will be two performances:

🕛 Matinee at 12pm

🌙 Evening show at 7pm

This lively production features unforgettable characters, toe-tapping songs, and amazing performances from our students who have been working incredibly hard to create something truly special.

Tickets will be available soon – stay tuned for more details on how to book! Don’t miss this exciting event that celebrates the creativity and dedication of our school community.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our life under the waves!

YEAR 5 SOVEREIGN HILL CAMP

Our Year 5 students had a fantastic camp experience at Sovereign Hill this week. The students thoroughly enjoyed the range of activities and the opportunity to experience life in the goldfields era, with highlights including the mine tour, gold panning, historical activities and the evening program.

A special thank you to Mrs Versteegh, Mr Coghlan-West, Lachie Wilde, Mrs Owen and Nick Mills for their outstanding support, care and commitment throughout the camp.

We were particularly proud of the behaviour and attitude of our students. Staff at Sovereign Hill made many complimentary comments about our students, noting their excellent manners, respect, enthusiasm and willingness to participate. It was wonderful to see our students representing Warrnambool Primary School so positively.

A very successful camp and a great experience for our Year 5 students.

WARRNAMBOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL – 150 YEARS! - 12TH TO 17TH OCTOBER 2026

Special Celebration Day – Saturday 17th October 2026.

Warrnambool Primary School is turning 150 years old, and we are planning a fantastic week of celebrations from Monday 12th to Saturday 17th October 2026, with our special celebration day on Saturday 17th October 2026.

The day will include an Official Welcome, Open School, food, activities for children, a petting zoo and plenty of opportunities to come together and celebrate the wonderful history of our school. We will also have special guest speakers, including former key staff and students, sharing memories and stories from across our 150-year history.

We need your help!

We are looking for old photographs, documents, memorabilia and school relics that could help us tell the story of Warrnambool Primary School. The photographs and historical displays will be a major highlight of our celebrations.

If you have something you would be willing to loan to the school for the celebrations, please contact the school office. We will take extra care of all items and ensure they are safely returned.

This is a very special milestone for our school and our community. Please join us for the celebrations, spread the word and help us make our 150th anniversary a day to remember!

Warrnambool Primary School – 150 Years | 1876–2026

YEAR 6 GRADUATION - SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to invite our Year 6 families to save the date for our 2026 Year 6 Graduation celebration. This special event will be held on Thursday, 10th December 2026 at 6:30pm and will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Year 6 students and the important milestone of completing their primary school journey.

Please keep this date free in your calendar. More information, including ticket booking details and event arrangements, will be sent home closer to the date.

Have a great weekend.

Peter Lee

Principal

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